Area Handbook Series: Soviet Union: A Country Study
Abstract
This book deals with the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). It describes and analyzes its political, economic social, and national security systems and institutions, and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. It is written by a multidisciplinary team of social scientists. The authors seek to provide a basic understanding of the observed society, striving for a dynamic rather than a static portrayal. Particular attention is devoted to the people who make up the society, their origin, dominant beliefs and values, their common interests and the issues on which they are divided, the nature and extent of their involvement with national institutions, and their attitudes toward each other and toward their social system and political order. Partial contents include- early history; last years of Tsardom; revolutions and civil war; new economic policy; industrialization and collectivization; reconstruction and cold war; physical environment and population (climate, topography, natural resources), nationalities and religions; social structure; education, health, social welfare; The Communist Party; government structure and functions; mass media and the arts; foreign policy; development of Soviet industries; industrial resources; industrial organization; machine building and metal working; metallurgy; chemicals; fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, uranium); agriculture; policy and administration; land use; transportation and communications; international trade, military doctrine, arms control, military strategy, political alliances and economics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA242687
Entities
People
- Raymond E. Zickel
Organizations
- Library of Congress